UKMTO Notice - Live weapon firing, Red Sea
Issued: 4 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
6 May 2024 - 15:00 CW Alert 002- (May 24) Indian Ocean Advisory Military UKMTO
It has been reported by the UKMTO that live firing practice will be conducted 07 to 09 May 2024 between 0500 and 1200 UTC daily in an area bounded by the following coordinates: 21°28.50N 038°18.75E 21°28.50N 039°01.80E 20°48.80N 039°01.80E 20°48.80N 038°18.75E Mariners are advised to use Jeddah 'M' anchorage with caution.
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